Other abuses were widespread and indirect responsibility goes up the chain of command to the highest offices in the Pentagon, an independent panel reported today.

Problems at the prison "were well known," the panel's chairman, James R. Schlesinger, said, and corrective actions "could have been taken and should have been taken."

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"The abuses were not just the failure of some individuals to follow known standards, and they are more than the failure of a few leaders to enforce proper discipline," the panel said in its report. "There is both institutional and personal responsibility at higher levels."

But the report did not single out Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld for blame. Mr. Schlesinger, himself a former defense secretary, said, when asked if Mr. Rumsfeld or other high-ranking officials should resign, that "his resignation would be a boon for all of America's enemies."

They can't say for sure, but it sure seems obvious Rummy is in some manner responsible.

beter get the populace talking about the absolute fabrications we throw in their faces then let them talk about real issues

"They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."--George W Bush

"Narrative is what starts to happen after eight minutes--Franklin Miller.